Shipping traffic accounts for a larger percentage of plastic trash in some parts of the oceans than scientists realized. (Credit: Stephane Bidouze) Rafts of garbage, assembled by currents that swirl trash together, clog our oceans. But how did that material wind up far from shore in the first place? A new study takes a look at the refuse that washes up on a remote island in the South Atlantic and arrives at a perhaps unexpected answer: The trash is being dumped from ships. The findings, p ...read more

Being in a relationship might make a man more attractive to women. (Credit: Roman Seliutin/Shutterstock) Here’s an option for men struggling to find female partners: Hire a professional wing woman for a night on the town. A beautiful, charismatic lady companion will help ease you into conversations with prospective dates — at least that's the claim companies touting the service make. But there may be another hidden advantage to your female companion, one rooted deep in our min ...read more